Category: Environment
‘Space Plumber’ saves the mission: Astronaut Christina Koch repairs $23M Artemis II toilet mid-flight
“I’m the Space Plumber” says mission specialist Kochas she adds “orbital plumbing” to her résumé while NASA’s historic Moon mission sails on—no leaks, no panic, just a well-timed reboot
NASA’s Artemis II successfully lifts off, launching first crewed moon mission in over 50 years
Four astronauts begin historic 10-day journey around the Moon, marking a major step toward humanity’s return to lunar exploration
Massive March storm slams U.S., triggering tornado threats, historic blizzards, nationwide travel chaos
More than 17,000 flights disrupted as severe storms sweep the East, record snowfall buries the Midwest, and hundreds of thousands lose power
EPA moves to rollback limits on cancer-linked sterilization chemical ethylene oxide
Proposed rollbacks spark debate between industry leaders warning of device shortages and health advocates concerned about increased cancer risks
‘All Systems Go’ as NASA targets April 1 launch for historic Artemis II Moon Mission
First crewed lunar flight since Apollo faces scrutiny after delays and technical issues, but could mark a major step toward returning humans to the moon
Federal Judge orders temporary halt to planned ICE Detention Center in Maryland
Court cites lack of environmental review as Maryland challenges $100M project to house up to 1,500 detainees near Hagerstown
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over possible norovirus contamination
FDA warns restaurants, retailers and consumers to avoid shellfish harvested in Washington’s Drayton Harbor after illness outbreak
Potomac River Sewage Crisis sparks health warnings and political finger pointing over blame
Pipe collapse sends 240 million gallons of raw sewage into historic waterway, E. Coli levels soar 10,000 times above federal standards
UK to deploy carrier strike group to Arctic in show of strength against rising Russian threat
The UK’s warship, the HMS Prince of Wales, will lead NATO-backed operations in the High North, as tensions escalate over Russia’s military buildup and Greenland’s strategic importance.
Environmental policy shifts highlight safety and conservation rollbacks in America
EPA re-approves Dicamba, pushing forward with Arctic drilling, renewable energy delays . . .
